Hyundai Matrix 2008 vs Seat Altea 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Seat Altea is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Matrix engine produces 38 HP less power than Seat Altea, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Seat Altea. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Matrix reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Hyundai Matrix is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Matrix consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Altea, which means that by driving the Hyundai Matrix over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Matrix gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.57 m | |
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Hyundai Matrix is smaller, but higher. Hyundai Matrix is 26 cm shorter than the Seat Altea, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Matrix is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1284 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`400 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai Matrix has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Seat Altea, so Hyundai Matrix quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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